Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, Amikids Southwest Florida ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Amikids Southwest Florida?
24 students attend Amikids Southwest Florida.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Amikids Southwest Florida students are White, 33% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amikids Southwest Florida?
Amikids Southwest Florida has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amikids Southwest Florida offer ?
Amikids Southwest Florida offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Amikids Southwest Florida part of?
Amikids Southwest Florida is part of Lee School District.
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